Guest guest Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Medicinal Uses of herbs This is just a very short list of the more popular herbs. ANISE---tea form---for colic;sedative. BASIL---tea form---colds, flu, cramps, bladder. BAY---do NOT take this internally! Use as a poltice on chest for Bronchitis and chest colds. BLACK PEPPER---take at first sign of any disease. BONSET---tea form---laxative and fever reducer. CARAWAY---mild stimulant for digestion CAYENNE---fast recovery, stops internal and external bleeding, said to prevent heart attacks,also helps with depression and headaches. CINNOMON---ground or taken with milk---good balance after heavy meal or dessert; also used for diarreah, dysentry or general indigestion. CLOVES---chew for toothache, also good for naudea or vommiting. FENNEL---tea form---to expel mucus. FENUGREEK---tea form---also to expel mucus with bad cases of bronchitis. GARLIC---high and low blood preassure; removing parasites and infections. GINGER---tea form---for cramps and nausea; externally for stiffness; add in cooking to detoxify meat, especially chicken. ROSEMARY--- tea form--- for treating headaches or body aches. THYME---tea form--- to rid of intenstinal worms; can also be used as a moutyh wash. TUMERIC---added to warm milk---regulates menstral cycle. My Religion is simple. My religion is kindness~The Dalai Lama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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